The Woodlands 5K
The Woodlands Marathon will host The Woodlands 5K Run before the full marathon event takes place in March. Individuals are invited to run or walk the 5K course that will traverse the streets of Town Center and return to the finish line. The event will finish on The Woodlands Waterway in front of cheering spectators.
- Feb. 22, 7:30 a.m.
- $75
- The Woodlands Waterway, Waterway Avenue, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandsmarathon.com
This event will feature an array of big trucks, off-road and first responder vehicles and is designed for all ages.
- Feb. 22, 9 a.m.-noon
- Free
- Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
All nets will be available for family pickleball drop-in night. There will be limited paddles and balls to borrow.
- Feb. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- $3 (per person)
- Bear Branch Park, 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Children can attend a book reading featuring a Dr. Seuss book that follows a brother and sister into a pet store as they try to make up their minds as to what pet to choose.
- Feb. 28, 11 a.m.
- $9 (museum admission)
- The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
- www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Participants have the opportunity to run for charities in the Charity Challenge while friends, family and spectators line the streets at various cheer zones to encourage athletes along the way. A 10K and a half marathon are also taking place the same day with later start times.
- March 1, 6:30 a.m.
- Registration fees vary
- The Woodlands Waterway
- www.thewoodlandsmarathon.com
Attendees can shop around for home goods, seasonal decor, artisan furniture and products for any type of home improvement or DIY home project.
- March 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; March 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
- www.texwoodshows.com
Attendees can swing by The Woodlands Township tent for a giveaway for children during the Concert in the Park live music presentation.
- March 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Free
- Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Read with the Dogs at South Regional Library in The Woodlands is designed to encourage children to practice their reading skills by reading to specially trained therapy dogs.
- March 8, 10-11 a.m.
- Free
- South Regional Library, 2101 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.countylibrary.org/south
Participants can learn from Montgomery County Master Gardeners the effective way to enrich a lawn and garden with compost.
- March 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Free
- Outdoor Composting Classroom, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
The outdoor art sale will feature local vendors selling original artwork, live music, children's activities, food trucks and a crawfish cookoff.
- March 8, 2-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Participate in the annual Fishing Derby featuring prizes for the longest and heaviest fish caught. T-shirts will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
- March 15, 8-10 a.m.
- Free (registration)
- Creekwood Park and Pond, 3833 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Ardest Gallery holds a monthly art market with works by local artists. During the March market the gallery will also hold a special event in conjunction with National Children's Craft Day. Throughout the day, the gallery will have drop-in "make and take" art/craft opportunities, activities provided by The Woodlands Arts Council and The Children's Museum, and artist demos.
- March 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Ardest Gallery, 25200 Grogan’s Park Drive, The Woodlands
- www.ardestgallery.com
Teams work together to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Teams are limited to four individuals.
- March 16, 2-4 p.m.
- $50 (per team of four)
- Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will feature fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, games, DVDs and coffee-table books at the Community Center and fiction and non-fiction for children at the South Regional Library Meeting Room. There will be a $2 bag sale March 22 from 12:30-3 p.m
- March 20, 5-8 p.m.; March 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; March 22, 9 a.m.-noon
- Free (admission March 21-22), $5 (donation March 20)
- Community Center, 2235 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- South Regional Library Meeting Room, 2101 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.countylibrary.org/south
Families can enjoy a classic family movie night at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center. Movie times vary based on sunset.
- March 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- $5 (admission)
- Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
